Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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